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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on March 13, 2023
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board present: Mayor Argoudelis,
Trustee Benton, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Larson, Trustee Ruane, and Trustee Wojowski. Board
absent: Trustee Calkins. Others present: Joshua Blakemore, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village
Clerk; Scott Threewitt, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Jake Melrose,
Economic Development Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Official; Traci Pleckham, Management
Services Director; and Robert Miller, Chief of Police. There was 1 person in the audience.
Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop and
Executive Session held on February 27, 2023. Second by Trustee Ruane. Voice Vote.
All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Commented on PaddyDay Mile and Irish Parade and thanked everyone involved.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Benton:
• Thanked Trustee Ruane and everyone involved with the Irish Parade.
• Encouraged everyone that can donate to donate blood.
Trustee Ruane thanked everyone involved with the Irish Parade.
Trustee Larson thanked everyone involved with the Irish Parade and pointed out that Michael Collins
was the Grand Marshal and unfortunately was unable to attend.
Trustee Kalkanis:
• Thanked everyone involved with the Irish Parade.
• Expressed concern that semi-trucks are still driving through the Dayfield Subdivision.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gary Milkeris expressed concern regarding the semi-trucks in the Dayfield Subdivision and
encouraged the Board to keep the Phase 1 Engineering for the 143rd Street & Wallin intersection
improvements in the Budget.
WORKSHOP
1) 2023-2024 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Traci Pleckham gave an update on the overall 2023-2024 Draft Fiscal Year Budget. Director
Pleckham reviewed estimated revenues. Director Pleckham then reviewed the changes made to the
draft budget including a contingency increase, transfer to capital, additional School Resource Officer,
OSLAD Grant, and removal of the Phase 1 Engineering for the 143rd Street & Wallin intersection
improvements.
Director Threewitt gave an update on the 143rd Street& Wallin intersection improvements. Director
Threewitt noted that staff requested qualifications from consultants through the Village's QBS
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process and chose a qualified consultant that estimated cost of the project to be $500,000.00. There
was some general discussion regarding the project. There was no consensus to include the proposed
engineering in the budget.
Trustee Benton questioned the amusement tax. Director Pleckham noted that the ordinance needs to
be looked at and potentially revised.
Mayor Argoudelis thanked staff and read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk